getting new tires what should i get

Rocco335i · 12-17-2008, 05:29 PM

im looking at the nitto 555 what do you guys think of these or is there something else i should look at

david @ eas · 12-17-2008, 05:31 PM

Haven't had any personal experience with those Nittos but I have heard a few good things here and there.

I would personally suggest going with the Bridgestone RE-01R's for a great tire

LOLrance · 12-17-2008, 05:37 PM

Depends on what kind of tire you are looking for. But if you are looking at tires similar to the NT555, i would highly suggest getting the newer Nitto Invos. They are better then the NT555 in just about every way.

black335i · 12-17-2008, 06:13 PM

I know that they are alright for a while then they dont hook up well.They tend to ware some what more.Nitto envos seem better

Rocco335i · 12-17-2008, 07:52 PM

whats going to last longer in the long run and whats the best bang for the buck

Rocco335i · 12-17-2008, 07:55 PM

those re 01rs are like $300 each and there not even rft

Gary@TireRack · 12-18-2008, 10:37 AM

Some of the better bang for the buck tires are the General Exclaim UHP and Sumitomo HTRZ III. Expect better wear from the General but a better dry grip and steering response from the Sumitomo.

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cbad335 · 12-18-2008, 09:25 PM

I know they get a lot of positive reviews, but I really disliked the Generals. They seemed to wear quickly and unevenly.

GAM3OVR85 · 12-19-2008, 10:29 AM

I have Goodyear eagle f1 they are amazing and I love them

ALPINE6SPD · 12-19-2008, 04:51 PM

Spend the money and get ps2's You will not regret it.

Ascension · 12-19-2008, 05:25 PM

What were the original tires on your car. I replaced my stock runflats with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP's. They are the Michelin runflats and are considerably better than the stock Bridgestone runflats.

Ghost170 · 12-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Michelin PS2

John 070 · 12-19-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Spend the money and get ps2's You will not regret it.

That's what I was planning on getting the first time around....but as the vehicle gets older maybe go cheaper (because in reality I don't drive to the point where I really need 050A's or the PS2's)....

slupie · 12-19-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocco335i

im looking at the nitto 555 what do you guys think of these or is there something else i should look at

Had them on my E39 lasted about 30K. Great traction wet or dry but very soft sidewall, they are more geared towards drag racing not cornering. Get something else as some suggested.

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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	Depends on what kind of tire you are looking for. But if you are looking at tires similar to the NT555, i would highly suggest getting the newer Nitto Invos. They are better then the NT555 in just about every way. __________________
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Some of the better bang for the buck tires are the General Exclaim UHP and Sumitomo HTRZ III. Expect better wear from the General but a better dry grip and steering response from the Sumitomo. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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